Oral supplementation of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) leaf extract to broiler chickens

Description

This study examined the impact of Jackfruit Leaf Extract (JLE) supplementation on broiler chicken performance, gut health, and meat quality as a potential alternative to antibiotic growth promoters. One hundred forty-four day-old Arbor Acre broiler chicks were randomly assigned to four groups, receiving JLE in their drinking water at concentrations of 0, 1, 3, and 5 mL/L for 17 days.

Institutions

• Michael Okpara University of Agriculture

  Abia, Umudike
• University of Ilorin

  Kwara, Ilorin

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